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Instructor: Walter Lewin 8.01 is a first-semester freshman physics class in Newtonian Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, and Kinetic Gas Theory. In addition to the basic concepts of Newtonian Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, and Kinetic Gas Theory, a variety of interesting topics are covered in this course: Binary Stars, Neutron Stars, Black Holes, Resonance Phenomena, Musical Instruments, Stellar Collapse, Supernovae, Astronomical observations from very high flying balloons (lecture 35), and you will be...
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Topic: units of measurement, powers of ten, dimensional analysis, measurement uncertainty, scaling...
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*Please note that Lecture 4 is unavailable in a higher quality format. Instructor/speaker: Prof. Gilbert Strang View the complete course at: http://ocw.mit.edu/18-06S05 This is a basic subject on matrix theory and linear algebra. Emphasis is given to topics that will be useful in other disciplines, including systems of equations, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues, similarity, and positive definite matrices. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at http://ocw.mit.edu/terms...
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Topic: systems of equations, vector spaces, positive definite matrices, matrix theory, linear algebra,...
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8.02 Classical Theory of Electromagnetism. In addition to the basic concepts of Electromagnetism, a vast variety of interesting topics are covered in this course: Lightning, Pacemakers, Electric Shock Treatment, Electrocardiograms, Metal Detectors, Musical Instruments, Magnetic Levitation, Bullet Trains, Electric Motors, Radios, TV, Car Coils, Superconductivity, Aurora Borealis, Rainbows, Radio Telescopes, Interferometers, Particle Accelerators (a.k.a. Atom Smashers or Colliders), Mass...
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Topic: Introduction to electromagnetism and electrostatics, electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric...
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This subject is aimed at students with little or no programming experience. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the role computation can play in solving problems. It also aims to help students, regardless of their major, to feel justifiably confident of their ability to write small programs that allow them to accomplish useful goals. The class will use the Python™ programming language.
Topics: Python, programming, computer science, computation, problem solving, recursion, binary search,...
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18.03 Differential Equations video lectures from Spring 2004. 33 lectures approx 1hr each. See MPEG filenames for lecture numbers.
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Instructor: Prof. David Jerison This introductory calculus course covers differentiation and integration of functions of one variable, with applications. Note: the review for the exam in lecture 7 is not comprehensive because the students already have practice exams available to them. There is no lecture 8 video because the exam was given during this session. View the complete course at: http://ocw.mit.edu/18-01F06 License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at http://ocw.mit.edu/terms...
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Topics: differentiation, integration, functions, single variable, limits, continuity, differentiation...
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Instructor: Professor John Guttag Collection of 26 lectures given during the Spring 2011 semester of 6.00, Introduction to Computer Science and Programming. This course covers introductory computer science methods and topics. All programming assignments use Python. View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/6-00SCS11
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Topics: programming, Python, computation, function, module, parameter, tuples, lists, strings,...
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Topic: algorithms, efficient algorithms, sorting, search trees, heaps, hashing, divide-and-conquer,...
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This course has been MIT's introductory pre-professional computer science subject since 1981. It emphasizes the role of computer languages as vehicles for expressing knowledge and it presents basic principles of abstraction and modularity, together with essential techniques for designing and implementing computer languages. Video Lectures by Hal Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman. For more informaton click here.
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6.002 is designed to serve as a first course in an undergraduate electrical engineering (EE), or electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) curriculum. At MIT, 6.002 is in the core of department subjects required for all undergraduates in EECS. The course introduces the fundamentals of the lumped circuit abstraction. Topics covered include: resistive elements and networks; independent and dependent sources; switches and MOS transistors; digital abstraction; amplifiers; energy storage...
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Topic: Fundamentals of the lumped circuit abstraction, Resistive elements and networks, independent and...
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Instructor: Prof. John Gabrieli This course is a survey of the scientific study of human nature, including how the mind works, and how the brain supports the mind. Topics include the mental and neural bases of perception, emotion, learning, memory, cognition, child development, personality, psychopathology, and social interaction. Students will consider how such knowledge relates to debates about nature and nurture, free will, consciousness, human differences, self, and society. View the...
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Topic: psychology
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This course covers vector and multi-variable calculus. It is the second semester in the freshman calculus sequence. Topics include vectors and matrices, partial derivatives, double and triple integrals, and vector calculus in 2 and 3-space. MIT OpenCourseWare offers another version of 18.02, from the Spring 2006 term. Both versions cover the same material, although they are taught by different faculty and rely on different textbooks. Multivariable Calculus (18.02) is taught during the Fall and...
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Topics: calculus, calculus of several variables, vector algebra, determinants, matrix, matrices,...
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Differential Equations are the language in which the laws of nature are expressed. Understanding properties of solutions of differential equations is fundamental to much of contemporary science and engineering. Ordinary differential equations (ODE's) deal with functions of one variable, which can often be thought of as time. Topics include: Solution of first-order ODE's by analytical, graphical and numerical methods; Linear ODE's, especially second order with constant coefficients; Undetermined...
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Topic: Ordinary Differential Equations, ODE, modeling physical systems, first-order ODE's, Linear ODE's,...
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This course introduces students to the principles of computation. Upon completion of 6.001, students should be able to explain and apply the basic methods from programming languages to analyze computational systems, and to generate computational solutions to abstract problems. This is the MP4 version for smaller file size and iPod compatibility. "Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs has been MIT's introductory pre-professional computer science subject since 1981. It emphasizes...
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Instructor: Prof. Jeremy WolfeSee the full course materials at http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/brain-and-cognitive-sciences/9-00-introduction-to-psychology-fall-2004This course surveys questions about human behavior and mental life ranging from how you see to why you fall in love. The great controversies: nature and nurture, free will, consciousness, human differences, self and society. Students are exposed to the range of theoretical perspectives including biological, evolutionary, cognitive, and...
Topics: human behavior, brain, perception, memory, motivation, emotion, learning, senses, sensation,...
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In addition to the traditional topics of mechanical vibrations and waves, coupled oscillators, and electro-magnetic radiation, students will also learn about musical instruments, red sunsets, glories, coronae, rainbows, haloes, X-ray binaries, neutron stars, black holes and big-bang cosmology.
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Topic: mechanical vibrations, waves, simple harmonic motion, superposition, forced vibrations, resonance,...
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View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/7-012F04Instructor: Claudette Gardel, Eric Lander, Robert Weinberg, Andrew Chess (Guest Lecturer)The MIT Biology Department core courses, 7.012, 7.013, and 7.014, all cover the same core material, which includes the fundamental principles of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology. Biological function at the molecular level is particularly emphasized and covers the structure and regulation of genes, as well as, the structure and...
Topic: biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, recombinant DNA, cell cycle, cell signaling,...
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Lecture videos from 6.006 Introduction to Algorithms, taught by Erik Demaine and Srini Devadas. The course is divided into eight units: introduction, sorting and trees, hashing, numerics, graphs, shortest paths, dynamic programming, and advanced topics.
Topics: algorithms, data structures, algorithm performance, algorithm analysis, sorting, trees, hashing,...
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Instructor: Dr. Michelle Mischke This collection contains clips from lecture videos of MIT's Introduction to Biology classes. Each video will show the instructor explaining a concept that is covered in the session of the Fundamentals of Biology. View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/7-01SCF11
Topics: Mendel, Mendel's laws, pea plants, experiments, inherited traits, controls, gene, allele, genotype,...
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This course provides a review of linear algebra, including applications to networks, structures, and estimation, Lagrange multipliers. Also covered are: differential equations of equilibrium; Laplace's equation and potential flow; boundary-value problems; minimum principles and calculus of variations; Fourier series; discrete Fourier transform; convolution; and applications. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at ocw.mit.edu/terms
Topic: linear algebra, networks, Lagrange multipliers, differential equations of equilibrium, Laplace's...
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Instructor: Jon Gruber, 14.01 students View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/14-01SCF10 This course includes a full set of lecture videos and a selection of problem solving videos. In the lecture videos, Professor Jonathan Gruber covers the principles of microeconomics conceptually, mathematically, and graphically, giving students a holistic understanding of the subject matter. He then moves on to more advanced topics in microeconomics to provide further insight into its many different...
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Topics: microeconomics, producer theory, consumer theory
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This introductory calculus course covers differentiation and integration of functions of one variable, with applications. Lectures 1-7.
Topic: differentiation and integration of functions of one variable, limits, continuity, differentiation...
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This course provides an introduction to the chemistry of biological, inorganic, and organic molecules. The emphasis is on basic principles of atomic and molecular electronic structure, thermodynamics, acid-base and redox equilibria, chemical kinetics, and catalysis.
Topics: introductory chemistry, atomic structure, molecular electronic structure, thermodynamics, acid-base...
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This subject deals primarily with equilibrium properties of macroscopic systems, basic thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium of reactions in gas and solution phase, and rates of chemical reactions.
Topic: thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, macroscopic systems, state variables, law of thermodynamics,...
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Instructors: Tom Leighton, Marten van Dijk This course covers elementary discrete mathematics. Mathematical definitions and proofs are emphasized. Topics include formal logic, induction, graph theory, asymptotic notation and growth of functions, counting principles, and discrete probability. View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/6-042JF10
Topics: formal logic notation, proof methods, induction, sets, relations, graph theory, integer...
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Highlights of Calculus is a series of videos that introduce the fundamental concepts of calculus to both high school and college students. Renowned mathematics professor, Gilbert Strang, will guide students through a number of calculus topics to help them understand why calculus is relevant and important to understand. View the complete course at: http://ocw.mit.edu/highlights-of-calculus License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at http://ocw.mit.edu/terms More courses at...
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Topics: Gilbert Strang, Calculus, Highlights, Fundamentals
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This class is an introduction to the dynamics and vibrations of lumped-parameter models of mechanical systems. Topics include kinematics; force-momentum formulation for systems of particles and rigid bodies in planar motion; work-energy concepts; virtual displacements and virtual work; Lagrange's equations for systems of particles and rigid bodies in planar motion; linearization of equations of motion; linear stability analysis of mechanical systems; free and forced vibration of linear...
Topics: dynamics and vibrations of lumped-parameter models, mechanical systems, Kinematics, Kane's method,...
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16.885J offers a holistic view of the aircraft as a system, covering: basic systems engineering; cost and weight estimation; basic aircraft performance; safety and reliability; lifecycle topics; aircraft subsystems; risk analysis and management; and system realization. Small student teams retrospectively analyze an existing aircraft covering: key design drivers and decisions; aircraft attributes and subsystems; and operational experience. Oral and written versions of the case study are...
Topics: space shuttle, space systems, NASA, aircraft systems, aircraft systems engineering, lifecycle, cost...
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Welcome to 6.041/6.431, a subject on the modeling and analysis of random phenomena and processes, including the basics of statistical inference. Nowadays, there is broad consensus that the ability to think probabilistically is a fundamental component of scientific literacy. For example: The concept of statistical significance (to be touched upon at the end of this course) is considered by the Financial Times as one of "The Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Science". A recent...
Topics: probability, probability models, bayes rule, discrete random variables, continuous random...
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This course covers topics on the engineering of computer software and hardware systems: techniques for controlling complexity; strong modularity using client-server design, virtual memory, and threads; networks; atomicity and coordination of parallel activities; recovery and reliability; privacy, security, and encryption; and impact of computer systems on society. We will also look at case studies of working systems and readings from the current literature provide comparisons and contrasts, and...
Topics: 6.033, computer software, hardware systems, controlling complexity, strong modularity,...
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OCW Scholar courses are designed for independent learners who have few additional resources available to them. The courses are substantially more complete than typical OCW courses and include new custom-created content as well as materials re-purposed from MIT classrooms. The materials are also arranged in logical sequences and include multimedia such as video and simulations.View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/18-03SCF11License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SAMore information at...
Topics: MIT, OpenCourseWare, Differential Equations
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A collection of lectures on differential equations from MIT's Opencourseware series. This collection includes all thirty-three classes from Differential Equations 18.03, as offered at MIT during the spring of 2003. The course is taught by Professor of Mathematics Arthur Mattuck. The videos of these lectures all require Real Player, but are available in different sizes. If you would like to download or view the lectures as Mpeg's, please click here.
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*This version has overhead slides that have had been adjusted for better readability. The course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice behind many of today's communications systems. 6.450 forms the first of a two-course sequence on digital communication. The second class, 6.451, is offered in the spring. Topics covered include: digital communications at the block diagram level, data compression, Lempel-Ziv algorithm, scalar and vector quantization, sampling and aliasing, the...
Topics: digital communication, data compression, Lempel-Ziv algorithm, scalar quantization, vector...
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Instructor: Dennis Freeman The analysis of signals and systems forms a key part of many modern technologies, including communications and feedback & control. These lectures give a conceptual and mathematical introduction to the topic, covering both analog and digital systems. View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/MIT 6-003F11 License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at http://ocw.mit.edu/terms More courses at http://ocw.mit.edu
Topics: discrete-time signal, continuous-time signal, linear time-invariant system, Fourier representation,...
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This course teaches techniques for the design and analysis of efficient algorithms, emphasizing methods useful in practice. Topics covered include: sorting; search trees, heaps, and hashing; divide-and-conquer; dynamic programming; amortized analysis; graph algorithms; shortest paths; network flow; computational geometry; number-theoretic algorithms; polynomial and matrix calculations; caching; and parallel computing.
Topic: algorithms, efficient algorithms, sorting, search trees, heaps, hashing, divide-and-conquer,...
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Instructor: Dennis Freeman, Kendra Pugh This course provides an integrated introduction to electrical engineering and computer science, including modern software engineering, linear systems analysis, electronic circuits, and decision-making. The lecture videos provide an overview of each topic, while the recitation videos are designed to review key concepts. View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/6-01SCS11
Topics: object-oriented programming, signals and systems, circuits, probability, search
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View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/8-04S13Instructor: Allan AdamsThis course covers the experimental basis of quantum physics. It introduces wave mechanics, Schrödinger's equation in a single dimension, and Schrödinger's equation in three dimensions.License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SAMore information at http://ocw.mit.edu/termsMore courses at http://ocw.mit.edu
Topics: physics, quantum
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Instructors: Christine Breiner, David Jordan, Joel Lewis This calculus course covers differentiation and integration of functions of one variable, and concludes with a brief discussion of infinite series. Calculus is fundamental to many scientific disciplines including physics, engineering, and economics. View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/18-01SCF10
Topics: recitations, differentiation of functions, integration of functions, limits, continuity,...
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This is a basic subject on matrix theory and linear algebra. Emphasis is given to topics that will be useful in other disciplines, including systems of equations, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues, similarity, and positive definite matrices.
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Topic: systems of equations, vector spaces, positive definite matrices, matrix theory, linear algebra,...
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Introduction to Solid State Chemistry is a freshman (first-year) class on the principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on solid-state materials, and their application to engineering systems. It covers the relationship between electronic structure, chemical bonding, and atomic order. Characterization of atomic arrangements in crystalline and amorphous solids: metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers (including proteins). Topical coverage of organic chemistry, solution chemistry, acid-base...
Topics: solid state chemistry, electronic structure, chemical bonding, crystal structure, atomic and...
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Instructor: Herbert Gross This course is a study of the calculus of functions of several variables (vector arithmetic and vector calculus). View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/RES18-007F11
Topics: multivariable calculus, vector arithmetic, vector calculus
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PLEASE NOTE: These files are to fix the corrupt Lectures 2, 6, 8, 11 from the original archive http://www.archive.org/details/MIT5.111F08/ We were unable to edit the original archive so we posted the corrected files to another archive in the hopes that people will find them. The MIT 5.111 Principles of Chemical Science, Fall 2008 course provides an introduction to the chemistry of biological, inorganic, and organic molecules. The emphasis is on basic principles of atomic and molecular...
Topics: chemistry, introductory, atomic structure, molecular electronic structure, thermodynamics,...
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Instructor: Alan V. Oppenheim Set of 20 video lectures for Signals and Systems, an introductory course in analog and digital signal processing, including seismic data processing, communications, speech processing, image processing, consumer electronics, and defense electronics. View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/RES6-008S11 License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at http://ocw.mit.edu/terms More courses at http://ocw.mit.edu
Topics: signal processing, analog systems, digital systems, feedback, discrete-time signals,...
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Instructor: Prof. Gerald Schneider This course covers the relation of structure and function at various levels of neuronal integration. Topics include functional neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, sensory and motor systems, centrally programmed behavior, sensory systems, sleep and dreaming, motivation and reward, emotional displays of various types, "higher functions" and the neocortex, and neural processes in learning and memory. View the complete course:...
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Topics: functional neuroanatomy, functional neurophysiology, motor systems, centrally programmed behavior,...
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View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/6-034F10Instructor: Patrick WinstonIn these lectures, Prof. Patrick Winston introduces the 6.034 material from a conceptual, big-picture perspective. Topics include reasoning, search, constraints, learning, representations, architectures, and probabilistic inference. In these mega-recitations, teaching assistant Mark Seifter works through problems from previous exams in a lecture-style setting. Students are asked to participate, and emphasis is...
Topics: artificial intelligence, patrick winston, search, machine learning, representation, architecture,...
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View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/6-189IAP07 Instructors: Rodric Rabbah, Saman Amarasinghe * NOTE: Recitations 1-3 are not available. The course serves as an introductory course in parallel programming. It offers a series of lectures on parallel programming concepts as well as a group project providing hands-on experience with parallel programming. The students will have the unique opportunity to use the cutting-edge PLAYSTATION 3 development platform as they learn how to design and...
Topics: multicore architectures, parallel programming patterns, Sony PlayStation 3, competition
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The course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice behind many of today's communications systems. 6.450 forms the first of a two-course sequence on digital communication. The second class, 6.451, is offered in the spring. Topics covered include: digital communications at the block diagram level, data compression, Lempel-Ziv algorithm, scalar and vector quantization, sampling and aliasing, the Nyquist criterion, PAM and QAM modulation, signal constellations, finite-energy waveform...
Topic: digital communication, data compression, Lempel-Ziv algorithm, scalar quantization, vector...
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This graduate-level course is a continuation of Mathematical Methods for Engineers I (18.085). Topics include numerical methods; initial-value problems; network flows; and optimization.
Topics: Scientific computing: Fast Fourier Transform, finite differences, finite elements, spectral method,...
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Instructor: Prof. David ForneyThis course is the second of a two-term sequence with 6.450. The focus is on coding techniques for approaching the Shannon limit of additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) channels, their performance analysis, and design principles. After a review of 6.450 and the Shannon limit for AWGN channels, the course begins by discussing small signal constellations, performance analysis and coding gain, and hard-decision and soft-decision decoding. It continues with binary...
Topics: coding techniques, the Shannon limit of additive white Gaussian noise channels, performance...
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View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/5-112F05Instructors: Christopher Cummins, Sylvia Ceyer5.112 is an introductory chemistry course for students with an unusually strong background in chemistry. Knowledge of calculus equivalent to 18.01 is recommended. Emphasis is on basic principles of atomic and molecular electronic structure, thermodynamics, acid-base and redox equilibria, chemical kinetics, and catalysis. The course also covers applications of basic principles to problems in metal...
Topic: introductory chemistry, atomic structure, molecular electronic structure, thermodynamics, acid-base...
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What do one mathematician, one artist, and one musician all have in common? Are you interested in zen Buddhism, math, fractals, logic, paradoxes, infinities, art, language, computer science, physics, music, intelligence, consciousness and unified theories? Get ready to chase me down a rabbit hole into Douglas Hofstadter's Pulitzer Prize winning book Gödel, Escher, Bach. Lectures will be a place for crazy ideas to bounce around as we try to pace our way through this enlightening tome. You...
Topics: Free, open, online, high school, course materials, MIT, Lecture notes, MIT student developed...
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This course introduces the fundamental Lean Six Sigma principles that underlay modern continuous improvement approaches for industry, government and other organizations. Lean emerged from the Japanese automotive industry, particularly Toyota, and is focused on the creation of value through the relentless elimination of waste. Six Sigma is a quality system developed at Motorola which focuses on elimination of variation from all processes. The basic principles have been applied to a wide range of...
Topics: lean, six sigma, lean aerospace initiative, enterprise leaders, value stream mapping, simulation,...
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View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/6-851S12Instructor: Erik DemaineVideos of 6.851 Lectures Spring 2012License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SAMore information at http://ocw.mit.edu/termsMore courses at http://ocw.mit.edu
Topic: advanced data structures
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Instructor: Prof. Gerald Schneider Outline of mammalian functional neuroanatomy, aided by studies of comparative neuroanatomy and evolution, and of brain development. Topics include early steps to a central nervous system, basic patterns of brain and spinal cord connections, regional development and differentiation, regeneration, motor and sensory pathways and structures, systems underlying motivations, innate action patterns, formation of habits, and various cognitive functions. Lab techniques...
Topics: CNS structures, development, plasticity, anatomy, tissue culture, embryogenesis, PNS anatomy and...
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The MIT Biology Department core courses, 7.012, 7.013, and 7.014, all cover the same core material, which includes the fundamental principles of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology. Biological function at the molecular level is particularly emphasized and covers the structure and regulation of genes, as well as, the structure and synthesis of proteins, how these molecules are integrated into cells, and how these cells are integrated into multicellular systems and...
Topics: biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, recombinant DNA, cell cycle, cell signaling,...
The first lecture of twenty from MIT's Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs course.
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This collection contains a group of problem solving videos. Each video is led by a teaching assistant, who works through a particular linear algebra problem to show OCW users how to complete it. View the complete course at: http://ocw.mit.edu/18-06SCF11
Topics: matrix theory, linear algebra, systems of equations, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues,...
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This course explores the basic principles of chemistry and their application to engineering systems. It deals with the relationship between electronic structure, chemical bonding, and atomic order. It also investigates the characterization of atomic arrangements in crystalline and amorphous solids: metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers (including proteins). Topics covered include organic chemistry, solution chemistry, acid-base equilibria, electrochemistry, biochemistry, chemical...
Topic: solid state chemistry, electronic structure, chemical bonding, crystal structure, atomic and...
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To prosper, firms must develop major product and service innovations. Often, though, they don't know how. Recent research into the innovation process has made it possible to develop "breakthroughs" systematically. 15.356 presents several practical concept development methods, such as the "Lead User Method," where manufacturers learn from innovative customers. Expert guest speakers present case studies that show the "art" required to implement a concept development...
Topics: lead user method, innovations, innovation process, idea generation, brainstorming, concept...
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Instructors: George Barbastathis, Colin Sheppard, Se Baek Oh This course provides an introduction to optical science with elementary engineering applications. Topics covered in geometrical optics include: ray-tracing, aberrations, lens design, apertures and stops, radiometry and photometry. Topics covered in wave optics include: basic electrodynamics, polarization, interference, wave-guiding, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, image formation, resolution, space-bandwidth product. Analytical...
Topics: optical science, elementary engineering applications, Geometrical optics, ray-tracing, aberrations,...
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The first two weeks of this course are an overview of performing improvisation with introductory and advanced exercises in the techniques of improvisation. The final four weeks focus on applying these concepts in business situations to practice and mastering these improvisation tools in leadership learning.
Topics: advanced exercises in the techniques of improvisation, business situations, leadership, improv,...
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This course introduces students to the fundamentals of nonlinear optimization theory and methods. Topics include unconstrained and constrained optimization, linear and quadratic programming, Lagrange and conic duality theory, interior-point algorithms and theory, Lagrangian relaxation, generalized programming, and semi-definite programming. Algorithmic methods used in the class include steepest descent, Newton's method, conditional gradient and subgradient optimization, interior-point methods...
Topics: unconstrained and constrained optimization, unconstrained and constrained optimization, Lagrangean...
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MIT OCW 18.03 Differential Equations video lectures from Fall 2003
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This participatory seminar focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching science and engineering in higher education. This course is designed for graduate students interested in an academic career, and anyone else interested in teaching. Readings and discussions include: teaching equations for understanding, designing exam and homework questions, incorporating histories of science, creating absorbing lectures, teaching for transfer, the evils of PowerPoint, and planning a course....
Topics: teaching, college-level science, engineering, course design, equations, designing, exam questions,...
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View the complete course at: http://ocw.mit.edu/res-18-006f10 Resource Description: Calculus Revisited is a series of videos and related resources that covers the materials normally found in a freshman-level introductory calculus course. The series was first released in 1970 as a way for people to review the essentials of calculus. It is equally valuable for students who are learning calculus for the first time. About the Instructor: Herb Gross has taught math as senior lecturer at MIT and was...
Topics: calculus, single variable, sets, functions, derivatives, limits, differentiation, circular...
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Instructor: Russell Tedrake Robots today move far too conservatively, using control systems that attempt to maintain full control authority at all times. Humans and animals move much more aggressively by routinely executing motions which involve a loss of instantaneous control authority. Controlling nonlinear systems without complete control authority requires methods that can reason about and exploit the natural dynamics of our machines. This course discusses nonlinear dynamics and control of...
Topics: underactuated robotics, actuated systems, nonlinear dynamics, simple pendulum, optimal control,...
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Instructors: Graham Walker, Julia Khodor, Michelle Mischke, Penny ChisholmView the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/7-014S05The MIT Biology Department core courses, 7.012, 7.013, and 7.014, all cover the same core material, which includes the fundamental principles of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology. Biological function at the molecular level is particularly emphasized and covers the structure and regulation of genes, as well as, the structure and synthesis of...
Topic: microorganisms, geochemistry, geochemical agents, biosphere, bacterial genetics, carbon metabolism,...
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View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/4-125F02 Instructor: Jan Wampler This subject introduces skills needed to build within a landscape establishing continuities between the built and natural world. Students learn to build appropriately through analysis of landscape and climate for a chosen site, and to conceptualize design decisions through drawings and models. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at http://ocw.mit.edu/terms More courses at http://ocw.mit.edu
Topic: landscape, design, studio, quarry, video, clips, natural world, nature
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Lecture videos from 6.262 Discrete Stochastic Processes, Spring 2011. View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/6-262S11 Instructor: Robert Gallager License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at http://ocw.mit.edu/terms
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Instructors: Philip Tan, Jason Begy These lectures discuss the history, tools, and current landscape of game design and analysis. A variety of genres are covered, including cards, games of chance, board games, role-playing, sports, and puzzles. See Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab (http://gambit.mit.edu/) for more. Visit the course on MIT OpenCourseWare: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/comparative-media-studies/cms-608-game-design-fall-2010/
Topics: comparative media studies, games, game design
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Instructors: Saman Amarasinghe, Charles Leiserson Lecture videos for 6.172 Performance Engineering of Software Systems, Fall 2010. Also includes one session introducing industry mentors to 6.172. View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/6-172F10 License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at http://ocw.mit.edu/terms More courses at http://ocw.mit.edu
Topics: performance analysis, algorithmic techniques, high performance, instruction level optimization,...
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This introductory calculus course covers differentiation and integration of functions of one variable, with applications.
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Instructor: Christine Breiner, David Jordan, Joel Lewis This course covers differential, integral and vector calculus for functions of more than one variable. These mathematical tools and methods are used extensively in the physical sciences, engineering, economics and computer graphics. View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/18-02SCF10
Topic: multivariable calculus, vectors, matrices, partial derivatives, double integrals, line integrals,...
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Bioengineering at MIT is represented by the diverse curricula offered by most Departments in the School of Engineering. This course samples the wide variety of bioengineering options for students who plan to major in one of the undergraduate Engineering degree programs. The beginning lectures describe the science basis for bioengineering with particular emphasis on molecular cell biology and systems biology. Bioengineering faculty will then describe the bioengineering options in a particular...
Topics: biological engineering, bioengineering, biomems, biomaterials, biomechanical engineering, biology,...
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This course is an introduction to copyright law and American law in general. Topics covered include: structure of federal law; basics of legal research; legal citations; how to use LexisNexis®; the 1976 Copyright Act; copyright as applied to music, computers, broadcasting, and education; fair use; Napster®, Grokster®, and Peer-to-Peer file-sharing; Library Access to Music Project; The 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act; DVDs and encryption; software licensing; the GNU® General Public...
Topics: copyright law, american law structure of federal law, legal research and citations, Lexis-Nexis,...
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